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Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel

During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.
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In race to replace space shuttles, NASA boosts four front-runners

NASA is turning to private companies to replace the space shuttles, and it will give four proposals from the likes of Boeing and SpaceX $269 million this year.
SpaceX preps world's largest rocket. It's low cost, too.

Space announced the launch date for its new heavy-lift rocket, the Falcon Heavy.
'Too good to be true': SpaceX mission appears nearly flawless

With a successful mission, SpaceX takes a major step toward proving the Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon capsule can pick up where the retiring space shuttles leave off.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch: First step of new space era?

The Falcon 9 rocket by SpaceX launched successfully Wednesday morning. The Falcon 9 is set to take up a key chore of the retiring space shuttle: supply the International Space Station.
In Pictures: Deliveries in space: the SpaceX mission
Virgin Galactic glides closer to $200,000-a-seat space shots

Virgin Galactic gave its spacecraft a first test flight Sunday. It glided to a perfect landing from an elevation of 45,000 feet. Virgin Galactic hopes to start flights for tourists within 18 months.
In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/07
Tesla Motors IPO seeks $244 million

Telsa Motors will be the first US auto company to go public in 50 years, when it begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday
Space shuttle successor to be built by Boeing?

Space shuttle: As NASA's vaunted shuttle program comes to a close, Boeing is working on a space capsule that will ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.
Space junk close to International Space Station; new astronauts arrive

Space junk has NASA keeping a close eye on the International Space Station. New residents arrived Thursday.
SpaceX signs largest-ever commercial rocket launch deal (Falcon 9 will be busy)

SpaceX, fresh off the success of its Falcon 9 rocket debut, has signed the largest commercial launch contract, worth $492 million.
SpaceX signs satellite deal with Iridium; Falcon 9 rocket to carry satellites

SpaceX will carry satellites from Iridium Communications aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
Australia UFO: What the heck was it?

Despite claims of otherworldly origins, the Australia UFO was likely created by the new Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral.
American millionaire space tourist wants to fly again

American millionaire space tourist Gregory Olsen, is excited about the future of space travel -- especially if it means he might have another chance to fly.
In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day 06/08
Australia UFO sightings: Was that the Falcon 9 rocket?

Eerie spiral light show in the pre-dawn sky over Australia on Saturday prompted a flood of UFO reports. The phenomenon was likely the privately launched Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from Cape Canaveral Friday.
SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 powers into orbit

Falcon 9 roared up Friday afternoon from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The SpaceX launch means that prospects for the Obama administration’s space-lift plans may have soared upward as well.
Falcon 9 launch takes place after aborted attempt

The private Falcon 9 rocket blasts off Friday afternoon from a Florida launch pad.
Falcon 9 rocket launch aborted

A glitch just before liftoff has delayed the maiden voyage of the privately owned Falcon 9 rocket.
Six private enterprises that could launch humans into orbit

Private spaceflight is entering a new era with the first test launch of the new Falcon 9 rocket Friday. Here are six companies vying to build a vessel that will carry civilians into space.
Falcon 9 inaugural flight has a lot riding on it

There will be many eyes checking out the inaugural flight of the private Falcon 9 rocket Friday, launching from Florida.
First test launch for new private rocket

The new Falcon 9 rocket has cleared its final hurdle and is on track to blast off from Cape Canaveral.
Obama's space plans ride on Falcon 9 rocket launch

President Obama wants commercial carriers to ship cargo and crew to the space station. The Falcon 9 rocket, set for a Friday launch, could show how far private industry has progressed.
New privately owned rocket's launch date delayed to June

Originally set to launch on May 28, the privately built Falcon 9 rocket will take flight no earlier than June 2, SpaceX officials said.
Will Tesla-Toyota deal help repair Toyota's public image?

The companies announced a deal yesterday in which Tesla will buy a defunct Toyota plant in California, and Toyota will purchase $50 million of Tesla stock.